“Shooting” on social networks o Donald Trump two hours before he was handed over to New York authorities for indictment proceedings.

According to CNN, citing aides, Trump will make a brief statement before entering the courtroom and will “address the nation” about the case when he returns to his Mar-a-Lago mansion.

The former US president criticized the judge expected to preside over his case in a post on the social media platform Truth Social. Trump attacked the judge (Juan Mercan) and his family, without naming them, claiming they are well known for “hate them for Trump” and arguing that a potential trial (under Merchan) “wouldn’t be fair.” At the same time, he claimed that Merchan’s daughter worked for the election campaign of the current vice president, Kamala Harris. “Mock court,” the post concludes.

Trump called it “very unfair” that he would be brought to Manhattan “where some areas voted 1% Republican” and suggested the case be moved to neighboring Staten Island, a “very fair and safe location” that is more Republican-friendly. Party.

The former US president has repeatedly attacked the judge and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on social media.

Behind closed doors, and without direct connections, the unprecedented in history process of indicting the Donald Trump. Trump’s trial is scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. (Greece time).

The 45th president of the United States will be in front of the prosecutor’s office for the indictment, which for now remains tightly sealed. In New York for the last 24 hours 35,000 police officers have been recruited, as there are fears of incidents from Trump supporters.

Trump is expected to depart Trump Tower flanked by a huge motorcade.

Shortly before the historic trial of former US President Donald Trump began, his already ardent fans and outraged protesters who had gathered early outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse clashed, giving a “taste” of the already tense atmosphere. .